This chart shows the massive scale of Russia’s planned fortification of the Arctic
JEREMY BENDER
BusinessInsider.com
3/17/2015
The Arctic ice is slowly melting, and Russia is positioning itself in order to take advantage of new shipping routes along with natural resources available beneath the Arctic seabed.
In order to capitalize on a changing Arctic, Russia is undertaking a major military upgrade of its northern coast and outlying Arctic archipelagos. These bases — which include search-and-rescue stations, military ports and airstrips, and military headquarters — are positioning Russia to become the dominant power in the region.
The following chart from The Heritage Foundation’s 2015 Index of Military Strength shows the massive scope of Russian construction throughout the Arctic.
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